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HIMSS and SingHealth to Co-Host 2026 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition in Singapore to Accelerate Healthcare Transformation

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SINGAPORE, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HIMSS, a mission-driven independent society, global thought leader and advisor, will co-host the 2026 HIMSS APAC Health Conference & Exhibition 23–25 August 2026 in Singapore in strategic partnership with SingHealth, Singapore’s largest public group of healthcare institutions.

HIMSS26 APAC will convene senior health system leaders, government ministers, clinicians and technology innovators from across Asia-Pacific and beyond to address the defining challenge of the time: translating AI ambition into scalable, evidence-based impact.

Under the theme “Trust, Intelligence and Agility: Re-engineering APAC Health Systems in the AI Era,” the three-day program will combine an exclusive pre-conference CXO AI Summit, two days of main conference plenary and parallel tracks, an exhibition, curated hospital visits and executive networking to create an unparalleled environment for peer exchange, strategic insight and high-value connections.

“Health systems across Asia-Pacific have focused ambition and investment in the deployment of AI tools and capabilities. The global challenge is translating momentum into scalable, system-wide impact,” said Hal Wolf, HIMSS President and CEO. “HIMSS26 APAC will bring together leaders, frameworks and real-world evidence to guide health systems through measurable transformation. We are proud to develop this program in close partnership with our APAC Steering committee, comprised of senior healthcare executives and digital health leaders from APAC markets, to deliver the best insights at the conference.”

A Strategic Partnership with SingHealth

HIMSS26 APAC is co-hosted with SingHealth, Singapore’s largest public healthcare cluster. The partnership reflects Singapore’s position as the APAC hub for digital health innovation. Additionally, this partnership connects HIMSS26 APAC delegates directly to the team leading Singapore’s national health data strategy, AI governance frameworks and digital maturity programs.

Benedict Tan, Group Chief Digital Strategy Officer and Chief Data Officer at SingHealth and Board Member of HIMSS, will deliver keynotes at both the CXO AI Summit and the main conference opening ceremony. This reflects SingHealth’s commitment to inspire other healthcare systems to use AI with trust, transparency and measurable impact.

Three Days of High-Stakes Dialogue

The programme is built around the questions that matter most to health system leaders right now: Is AI ROI the wrong metric? What does a smart hospital look like in the age of AI? And what separates the systems that are scaling innovation from those still experimenting?

The conference opens on 23 August with an invitation-only CXO AI Summit, an executive forum challenging the conventional wisdom on AI return on investment, governance and the foundations of enterprise-scale adoption. The Summit will be anchored by keynotes from Hal Wolf and Benedict Tan, with panel discussions moderated by Dr Anne Snowdon, Chief Scientific Officer of HIMSS, and Tom Leary, HIMSS Senior Vice President and Head of Government Relations. International speakers from health systems from across the Asia-Pacific region will be announced soon.

The main conference on 24–25 August opens with a showcase of excellence in digital maturity before moving into two days of plenary keynotes, executive addresses, government perspectives from across APAC and deep-dive parallel tracks spanning AI digital foundation, clinical AI, operational AI and smart hospitals and intelligent health systems. Senior perspectives from health ministries and leading digital health organisations across South Korea, Australia, Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region will be featured throughout.

The programme closes with a cross-industry panel asking what healthcare can learn from other sectors already reshaped by AI, bringing together voices from health technology, clinical leadership and beyond.

Members of the press, potential media partners and podcasters interested in participating in HIMSS26 APAC are invited to email the HIMSS Communications team at press@himss.org for more information.

About HIMSS

HIMSS (the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) is a mission-driven independent society, a global thought leader, and an advisor dedicated to creating an informed and empowered community of providers, innovators, and individuals. HIMSS stands apart by bridging strategic and visionary ideas with practical execution, empowering health systems and governments globally to achieve measurable impact for the future of health and care.

About SingHealth

SingHealth is Singapore’s largest group of healthcare institutions, comprising an integrated network of hospitals, specialty centres, and polyclinics committed to providing quality, accessible healthcare. As a regional leader in integrated digital health, SingHealth serves as both co-host and a real-world model of how policy, infrastructure, and innovation align to support system-wide transformation.

 

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Big Jump SEO Partners with VHIS101 and HKVHIS to Launch AI Content Optimization Project for VHIS, Jointly Promoting Public Education on Healthcare Protection

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HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To promote the importance of the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) to the public and raise awareness of healthcare protection, Big Jump SEO Solutions, a professional digital marketing and SEO consultancy, today officially announced a strategic partnership with two specialized health insurance information platforms, VHIS101 and HKVHIS. The three parties will jointly drive a large-scale AI content optimization project, utilizing technological synergies to deepen public healthcare protection education across Hong Kong.

Although the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme has been available for years, consumers still have many questions regarding the differences between Standard and Flexi Plans, premium tax deductions, and claims processes. In this collaboration, Big Jump SEO will provide top-tier SEO architecture and AI content optimization solutions to reshape, verify, and semantically upgrade tens of thousands of articles on medical insurance, life insurance, and critical illness insurance across the VHIS101 and HKVHIS websites. This not only ensures the authority and real-time accuracy of the information, but also allows search engines to deliver high-quality health insurance information more precisely to citizens in need.

A representative from Big Jump SEO stated: “We are honored to partner with VHIS101 and HKVHIS. Healthcare protection directly impacts the well-being of every citizen. By optimizing content delivery efficiency through AI and big data, we can break down information barriers and empower more citizens to understand the practical benefits of VHIS.”

Representatives from VHIS101 and HKVHIS added that this three-way partnership will help build a more credible information ecosystem for VHIS, life insurance, and critical illness insurance. Looking ahead, they will continue to utilize AI technology to launch more interactive coverage comparison tools and health education columns, comprehensively bolstering the healthcare defense awareness of Hong Kong citizens.

About Big Jump SEO Solutions

Big Jump SEO Solutions is a comprehensive digital marketing company that focuses on providing customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing, and online advertising solutions for its clients. With in-depth industry experience and innovative strategies, Big Jump is committed to helping brands enhance their online visibility and stand out in the online market.

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“Think Large & Demanding EMC Chambers, Think ERETEC” ERETEC Brings Its Large-Scale, Specialized EMC Chamber Expertise to Global Markets

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ERETEC Inc. is accelerating its global expansion, drawing on its expertise in large-scale and specialized EMC chambers for defense, aerospace, and future mobility. Its 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber at KATECH demonstrates the company’s engineering capabilities in meeting the complex testing requirements of large electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Accelerating global expansion on Korea’s largest track record of ultra-large chambers, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle and high-power RCS EMC chambersProving proprietary engineering that surpasses global standards, as demonstrated by KATECH’s large-scale 10-meter full-vehicle chamberSecuring global competitiveness with turnkey solutions that go beyond construction, from bespoke design to maintenance

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ERETEC Inc. (CEO Man Young Chi), Korea’s largest electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber specialist, is launching a full-scale expansion into global markets, building on its track record of constructing large-scale and special-purpose chambers for advanced industries, including defense, aerospace, and future mobility.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest. With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist.” Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC Inc.

ERETEC is a leading provider of turnkey solutions for large defense systems, satellite and space components (EMC/RF), automotive applications, and ultra-large commercial EMC chambers exceeding 20 meters. The company holds Korea’s largest track record in special-purpose chambers requiring advanced technical expertise, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle EMC chamber and first high-power RCS EMC chamber, setting the standard for Korea’s EMC infrastructure market.

An Unrivaled Track Record at Home as a Springboard for Global Expansion

Global demand for high-performance, large-scale EMC chambers has surged in recent years, driven by rising defense exports worldwide and the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and aerospace industries. Confident that its expertise in designing and building chambers of the highest technical complexity will give it a substantial technological edge in global markets, ERETEC is accelerating its overseas expansion.

A key reference project drawing significant attention from international buyers is the 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), which showcases ERETEC’s proprietary technological capabilities.

Measuring 30 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 12 meters high, the chamber features an expansive Ø11-meter Quiet Zone, far exceeding the Ø6 meters at the upper end of conventional 10-meter EMC chambers. This allows large commercial vehicles such as electric buses and hydrogen trucks to be tested precisely in their entirety. Combined with a specialized area that supports loads of up to 50 tons, the chamber provides a world-class environment optimized for EMC testing of heavy zero-emission vehicles.

Bespoke Turnkey Solutions as a Global Differentiator

ERETEC’s core competitive advantage in the global chamber market lies in its ability to design bespoke chamber environments precisely tailored to each customer’s needs and product characteristics.

Going beyond chamber construction, the company provides comprehensive lifecycle engineering services, from proposing optimal EMC testing solutions to conducting tests, analyzing results, and providing ongoing global technical support after installation.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest,” said Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC. “Building on world-class references such as the KATECH full-vehicle EMC chamber, we will actively pursue opportunities in overseas markets.”

He added, “With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist that contributes to the advancement of high-tech industries worldwide.”

Founded in 1999, ERETEC has pioneered electromagnetic compatibility, antenna and reverberation chamber design, and test and measurement solutions. The company has supplied high-quality EMC chambers, measurement systems, and robust electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection solutions to customers in Korea and abroad, building a strong foundation of technical credibility.

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Michelle Park, ERETEC INC., 82 31-345-1134, michelle.park@eretec.com, https://www.eretec.com/en/

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New electrification index shows China out front as US risks stalling and Europe’s policies outpace delivery

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LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China is pulling ahead on electrification, while the US risks losing momentum and some of Europe’s biggest economies have yet to translate policy into delivery, according to new analysis.

The Electrification Competitiveness Index assesses progress in 16 countries, measuring electrification delivery on the ground and the conditions needed for further progress. These enabling and deployment factors indicate how ready economies are for businesses to electrify operations.

The analysis exposes a widespread implementation gap, with policy and other enabling conditions ahead of electrification deployment across most countries.

The Index, developed by We Mean Business Coalition with support from RMI, assesses Australia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK and US.

Electrification, combined with clean power, can reduce fossil fuel reliance, strengthen energy security, reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices, support growth and productivity, cut emissions and improve health through cleaner air. It will be a key focus at COP31.

Countries are grouped in four categories:

Solid foundation – China, France, Spain: relatively strong deployment and strong enablers. China has the highest deployment score, backed by coordinated grid investment, industrial policy and incentives. France and Spain score well on grid performance and clean power shares. In all three countries, electricity prices are more competitive against gas than in most other economies assessed.

Potential for take-off – Germany, India, Italy, Poland, UK: enablers higher than deployment. The UK has the largest gap between policy and delivery. Electricity costs around five times as much as gas per unit of energy for UK industry, while Germany faces a grid connection backlog of hundreds of gigawatts.

Risk of stalling – US, Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Korea: deployment sits at/above the halfway mark with enablers below the median. In the US federal policy reversals and grid bottlenecks risk slowing momentum. The US has more than 2TW of generation and storage waiting in interconnection queues, compared with roughly 1.3TW of existing generating capacity.

Early-stage adoption – Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa: below the halfway marks on deployment and enablers. Clean power accounts for 18% of generation in Indonesia and South Africa and 23% in the Philippines, while grid investment in all three is below 0.4% of GDP, against 0.65% average across the sample.

 

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